William Alloway

William Alloway (d.1930, aged 78).

Alloway came to Winnipeg in 1870 with the Wolseley Expedition. After leaving the army, he settled here and began a successful business career. In 1921, Alloway and his wife established Canada’s first community foundation, the Winnipeg Foundation, with a $100,000 gift. The Foundation continues to support local charities.